Category: Consumer Finance

AJ Bell’s Dodl 0% Commission Trading App to Grab Newbie Investors

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. London Stock Exchange-listed investment platform AJ Bell is launching Dodl, a commission-free stock-trading app to compete against tech savvy newcomers in the booming retail investment sector. The standalone app is launching in the… Continue reading AJ Bell’s Dodl 0% Commission Trading App to Grab Newbie Investors

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: Shoppers clog the aisles at Macy's Department store November 28, 2003 in New York City. Black Friday , the day after Thanksgiving and traditionally the kickoff to the Christmas shopping season is expected to be big, thanks to a rebounding U.S. economy that is positioned to drive better sales, particularly of higher-end goods. (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

Holiday Shopping and the US Economy: Dissecting the Data

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Data shows that instore shopping in 2021 was lower that it was in 2019 pre-pandemic when things were “normal” for both Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. High inflation, supply chain issues and fears… Continue reading Holiday Shopping and the US Economy: Dissecting the Data

Kensington Launches 40-Year ‘Flexi’ Fixed-Rate Mortgage Deal

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Kensington Mortgages is launching a 40-year fixed-rate mortgage. Aside from an online-only product from Habito, this is the first offering in the mainstream market. Kensington’s Flexi Fixed for Term deal’s rate on the… Continue reading Kensington Launches 40-Year ‘Flexi’ Fixed-Rate Mortgage Deal

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Students throw their mortarboards in the air during their graduation photograph at the University of Birmingham degree congregations on July 14, 2009 in Birmingham, England. Over 5000 graduates will be donning their robes this week to collect their degrees from The University of Birmingham. A recent survey suggested that there are 48 graduates competing for every job. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Student Loan Forgiveness Not Part Of Democrats’ $1.85 Trillion Bill

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. Student loan forgiveness is suddenly not a priority for the Joe Biden administration as Congress excludes it from the massive $2 trillion spending bill. The latest budget deal is expected to lift millions… Continue reading Student Loan Forgiveness Not Part Of Democrats’ $1.85 Trillion Bill

UK Consumer Confidence, Retail Sales Improve But Public Debt Worsens

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. UK consumer confidence is on the up despite inflation of 4.2%, and with Christmas shopping starting early also helping retail sales to beat forecasts for November. According to research by Gfk consumer confidence… Continue reading UK Consumer Confidence, Retail Sales Improve But Public Debt Worsens